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Herman David Koppel
Danish composer and pianist of Jewish origin
Herman David Koppel, known in Denmark as Herman D. Koppel, (Copenhagen, 1 October 1908 – Copenhagen, 14 July 1998) was a composer and pianist of Jewish origin.[1] Born in Copenhagen, he fled the Nazis with his family to Sweden in 1943.
He wrote 7 symphonies, numerous concertos, 6 string quartets and other chamber music, piano works, operas and film music.
He was the father of Anders Koppel and Thomas Koppel, both composers, Lone Koppel, an opera singer, and Therese Koppel, pianist,[2] and the brother of the violinist Julius Koppel.
Early life and education
Born on 1 October 1908 in Copenhagen, Herman David Koppel was the son of Isak Meyer Koppel (1888–1970) and Maria Hendeles (1889–1984).[3] He was born shortly after his Jewish parents had emigrated to Denmark from Poland.[4]
Like his younger brother Julius (1910–2005), a violinist and concertmaster, he studied pi